Not a day goes by that I don't get to hang out with a dad who inspires me. Yesterday, I was able to spend some … Read more ›

JOLIET – More than 125 people walked away with relevant information and new contacts from the Will County Youth Provider Summit. Linkages to the Future … Read more ›

Four years ago, I posted my first column on TribLocal, inviting you to follow my adventures as a working parent. With each submission, I’ve shared … Read more ›

I recently took my teenage son to the pediatrician for an annual check-up. Driving to the doctor’s office, my son asked, “Do I have to … Read more ›

Lewis University will host their annual summer Recreational Activities Day (RAD) camp from 9 a.m. – noon each day of the following weeks: June 11-15, … Read more ›

Student-run Financial Cents to provide Money Smart Week financial literacy program at NIU-Naperville April 26 DEKALB — Northern Illinois University-Naperville will host the NIU Financial … Read more ›

Ka-ching! It's prom time! Having now safely navigated two of my three kids through this rite of passage, I can honestly say I'm enjoying a … Read more ›

On Monday, April 16, 2012, Cafe N Play (http://cafenplay.com) is scheduled to open its doors on 1767 West Ogden Avenue in Naperville, Illinois. Cafe N … Read more ›

As this week dawned, my family calendar was awash in white space. No scout meetings, no team practices, no work hours for my husband or … Read more ›

(Join me, please, in remembering and honoring the life of this child. He was taken from his family at far too young an age.) A … Read more ›